Us Brisbanites thrive in the sun, surf, and sand, seeking out beachy getaways in warm climates, and have plenty to say as soon as temperatures drop under 24 degrees. Luckily, there is one sure-fire way to take advantage of the chill and get seriously cosy, at least according to the OB真人视讯 team—with a warm and toasty fire.
If you've already got the marshmallows packed in readiness for a wintery getaway, here is a list of our favourite cool-weather getaways with a cosy fireplace within three hours of Brisbane.
Tamborine Mountain | Sleeps 2 Woolcott Cottage
HIgh up on Tamborine, this 100 year old cottage is just the spot to laze by the fire with a bottle of something special from the local distillery and a cheese platter from Tamborine Cheese. The powder blue looks like something out of the pages of an Anne of Green Gables novel, complete with a wicker rocking chair, sun-drenched window seat and a farmhouse-style wooden table. Pack your best straw hat and book now.
Mount Glorious | Sleeps 2 The Elm House Studio
This two-story, hand-hewn hardwood cabin is tucked away in the rainforests of Mount Glorious and features a loft bed, self-contained kitchen, fireplace and a claw-foot bath for long, bubble-filled soaks. A stay here gives you walking access to world-famous rainforest walks, with a homemade breakfast to enjoy each morning. A stunning, private oasis, it’s perfect for a magical romantic escape even if that fireplace doesn’t get lit.
Montville | Sleeps 7 Beam Creek Cottage
Whether you’re escaping to the country or just trying to escape a Brisbane winter, can simultaneously accommodate both with a hinterland hideaway that offers a little something for everyone. The expansive family style living room boasts a cosy indoor fireplace and multiple couches to keep you relaxed and horizontal for the duration of your stay, or you can snug up on the expansive Queenslander style veranda with breathtaking views and the warmth of their outdoor chiminea (think clay vertical chimney). Do we even need to mention the massive country kitchen, bathtub for long soaks and stack of board games in the cupboard? Bonus, if you're staying three nights or more, you can score 10% off for stays until 9 December with the code URBAN10.
Springbrook | Sleeps 2 Water & Woods
A few things spring to mind when thinking of a cosy escape; a warm outdoor bath, a roaring fire in a little wooden cabin, gloriously decadent bedding and cloud-like pillows. Well, you can experience all this and more at the sanctuary that is .
This gorgeous abode sits nestled under a canopy of trees and just steps away from the Purling Brook Falls hiking trails, so those looking for an active holiday needn’t fear. There’s something for everyone and they’ve thought of everything, even providing rainjackets for those gloomy hinterland days. Just BYO food and drinks, and prepare to experience the ultimate rainforest getaway.
Maleny | Sleeps 2-10 Maleny Country Estate
Like something out of a Nora Ephron movie, brings you the perfect getaway to experience the colder months at their best. The Estate houses multiple properties, giving you the option to bring the extended friends and family or leave them at home. Spend your days playing tennis or hiking through the Maleny country and the evenings beside your fireplace—the Maleny Country Estate team will even come around to light it for you if you’re pyro-challenged.
Springbrook | Sleeps 2 Orsini鈥檚 Rainforest Retreat
This former family home originally built in the 90s has been refurbished into the cosy cabin of your dreams. Nestled in the Gold Coast hinterland, the has stunning views of the Gold Coast—both ocean view and skyline depending on what way you’re looking. Create warm memories when you cosy up with some boardgames or a book by the fireplace. It’s also unfenced meaning plenty of paddemlons (small wallabies), bush turkeys and bandicoots could greet you in the mornings.
Witta | Sleeps 2-8 Belltree Ridge
If you’re looking for the perfect country comfort, is the place for you. Located in the stunning Conodale Ranges amongst 60 acres of cattle farm there is nothing but peace, quiet and privacy for kilometres. The handcrafted homestead built from reclaimed and local timber is likely to transport you back to an era of simplicity in design and genteel country relaxation. Drink a hot chocolate beside the indoor wood burning fireplace or bring out the marshmallows for an outdoor fire pit experience.
Eumundi | Sleeps 4 Eumundi Rangeview Cottage
We're going to warn you straight up: when you see the interiors at this place, you will want to move in forever. Luckily, it's available to book for cosy weekends away so you can taste the aesthetic life, with 100-year-old hosting four guests in a stunning spot near the charming town of Eumundi. Aspiring chefs will love the full kitchen, while the cosy vibes come from the charming lounge and dining areas and wood-burning fireplace. We have a feeling you'll be returning - book now.
Wyeba Downs | Sleeps 2 The Lake Shack
Curl up by the fire after a day of lakeside adventures with a stay in this cosy fisherman’s cottage just south of Noosa Shire. is an ode to whimsical Australiana, featuring hardwood floors, an old-school cooktop and sweeping views of the surrounding wildlife. Push open the huge handcrafted doors and wander out onto the poolside deck, pull up a stool and enjoy a cuppa as you watch the setting sun set the bush aglow.
Montville | Sleeps 2 Treetops Seaview
The massive wood burning fireplace is just one of the drawcards of —a huge spa set into the floor by floor to ceiling windows and a daily country breakfast hamper are the others. Perched on the edge of an escarpment, the cabin offers some pretty speccy views of the distant coastline, which are best enjoyed surrounded by bubbles in that spa, glass of wine in hand. Grab a bottle and book now.
Burringbar | Sleeps 2 Heartwood Cabin
Just ten minutes from Pottsville, Heartwood is an incredible surrounded by native forest. Kick back in the bathtub on the deck before firing up the stove and enjoying a glass of wine on the deck as the sun sets on your view of the Burringbar Ranges. Don't forget to pay the ducks and goats down the hill a visit if you can bear to pull yourself away from this breathtaking cabin.
Canungra | Sleeps 2 Gully Station
Pack your boots for this cute that's particularly charming in the cooler weather. Fire up the vintage fireplace in the living room or head outdoors to enjoy the fire pit with views over the valley. It's not uncommon for this area of the Scenic Rim to get frosts during the winter, so prepare to get super snuggly and make the most of those comfy leather couches, deep bathtub, and four-poster bed.
Kalbar | Sleeps 2-8 Herrmann House
If you’re more into elegance than earthy vibes, book your weekend away at the Scenic Rim's . This place is more than a cabin, it's an entire house, boasting four spacious bedrooms with private ensuites, elegant lounge rooms all gas fireplaces, your own kitchen and laundry, and a stunning garden area with a fire pit to huddle around under the stars. Prepare yourself for next-level luxe vibes.
Mount Cotton | Sleeps 2 Rainforest Chalet
Fall asleep to the crackle of your fire in these overlooking Moreton Bay. The cosy structures face east, so you can catch the sunrise from your balcony with a cuppa before exploring the gardens and greeting the alpacas, geese, ducks and chickens and heading back to your cabin to chuck another log on the stove. Bonus points for being down the road from Sirromet for all the wine tasting.
Grandchester | Sleeps 2-8 Spicers Hidden Vale
When it comes to luxurious getaways not far from home, takes the cake. Tucked away on 1200 acres of gorgeous paddocks, streams, and bushland, their cottages and cabins are the perfect setting for a relaxing weekend away. Spend your days exploring the stunning surrounds and enjoying a true paddock-to-plate experience at Homage restaurant before settling in by the stone fireplace in your luxury cabin for the night.
Maleny | Sleeps 2 The Bower
It doesn't get much more cosy than this romantic , with a wood-burning fireplace, claw-foot bathtub, and a gorgeous balcony to greet the local birdlife each day. Your booking includes breakfast provisions and firewood, so all you need to bring is a good book and a few snacks for the ultimate switch-off getaway.
Montville | Sleeps 2 The Postman's Cottage
One of the cutest hinterland towns near Brisbane, Montville makes for a perfect winter getaway, and is a top option for mega cosy accommodation for two, within an easy walk to town. Set within a 1.5-acre estate, the cottage offers includes a charming wood-burning fireplace, clawfoot bathtub and full kitchen, and access to the grounds for strolls and bird spotting.
Woombye | Sleeps 2 Carreg Cottage
This completely unique overlooking a small dam oozes rustic vibes, and comes with a stone fireplace for the ultimate cosy getaway. Wake up to the goats and sheep coming to say hello, curl up with a book by the fire, and poke into Montville or Mapleton for provisions. With the wood panelling, lush surrounds, and magical fireplace, you'd be forgiven for thinking you're in the Scottish highlands.
Stanthorpe | Sleeps 2-5 Diamondvale Cottages
Another Stanthorpe gem boasting impressive weekends away are . These cottages are next-level picturesque, all being heritage homes that blend seamlessly into the tranquil surrounds, especially under a light dusting of snow. Enjoy the wood-burning fireplace and cosy indoors or venture out to catch a glimpse of the native Australian wildlife that hangs around.
Springbrook | Sleeps 2-5 The Mouses House
Whether you’re booking a midweek escape for yourself, a romantic weekend away, or a group getaway with your pals, you’ll find the perfect accommodation at . Nestled in the rainforest alongside bubbling streams are a series of gorgeous chalets in all shapes and sizes. The surroundings are truly enchanting, located in a World Heritage Listed National Park, and the indoors are just as magical, with wood-burning fireplaces and private hot tubs.
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